Women mean business on East Passyunk Avenue

Women business owners now lead half of the lively corridor’s shops, restaurants, and services In Philadelphia and beyond, women mean business. Women entrepreneurs are now 50 percent of business-owners along the portion of the East Passyunk Avenue retail corridor stretching

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No “I” in team – Neumann Goretti’s team makes the school safer 

Ss. Neumann Goretti High School is a bedrock of the South Philadelphia community. Located at  1736 S. 10th Street, the school has provided an academically-strong, faith-filled education for  students since 1954. But the school’s 70-year old building presents safety challenges

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Five upcoming events that will make you hopping glad

Check out these egg-cellent local events. They’re proof that when springtime arrives, it’s always “bunny” in Philadelphia.  Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 9 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FDR Park – 2000 Pattison Ave. Venturing a little more than

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South Philly women mean business: restaurants & bars edition

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re looking at the women of South Philadelphia who continue to carve their space in the community. This piece highlights some women-owned-and-run restaurants and bars. Citywide, a mere 18.5 % of Philadelphia businesses are

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